Established in 2009, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology is a public higher education institution located in the large city of Arusha (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited/recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) is a coeducational higher education institution. Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. NM-AIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.